Traffic Collision Tips

Whether you have been involved in a car, truck or motorcycle crash make sure that you protect yourself and the value of your case.

Make sure that you seek proper medical treatment right away.

Delay may jeopardize getting your medical bills paid and reduce the value of your settlement.

Make sure that you do not settle to soon.

Insurance companies want to pay out your claim as soon as possible. This may cut off needed medical treatment, and result in a low ball offer.

Make sure that you seek a second opinion on any offers you receive from the insurance company.

Experienced injury attorneys understand the value of your motor vehicle collision case. It does not cost you anything to have your case reviewed.

Accident lawyers are only paid if they make a recovery for you.

You can be certain that the insurance company has many attorneys working for them and advising them in ways to protect themselves.

Make sure that you have someone helping you sort through the complexities of a traffic collision.

Feel free to contact Illinois Injury Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371

State trooper injured in I-74 crash near Farmer City | Local News | pantagraph.com

FARMER CITY — An Illinois State trooper has been airlifted to a Champaign hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Farmer City.

Source: State trooper injured in I-74 crash near Farmer City | Local News | pantagraph.com

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Be safe out there. Prayers with the trooper and family. In Illinois the trooper may sue for workers’ compensation benefits and may also sue the at fault driver.

Wal-Mart faces lawsuit over Illinois Uber slaying | News | WIBQ

Source: Wal-Mart faces lawsuit over Illinois Uber slaying | News | WIBQ

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This lawsuit shows that more than the original attacker may face civil damages. The family of the victim must prove that WalMart and its security guards did not act properly. It will be difficult to make this case, however the possibility remains that a jury will agree with their argument and award damages.

Settlement near in civil suit over death of Michael Brown | Law and order | stltoday.com

The family’s suit claimed former police officer Darren Wilson used excessive force during the 2014 fatal shooting.

Source: Settlement near in civil suit over death of Michael Brown | Law and order | stltoday.com

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Shows that police officer’s acts may be subject to civil law suit for damages. The family must prove that police acted unreasonably and used excessive force.

Answers sought after 78-year-old found dead in nursing home courtyard | News-Gazette.com

The long-term resident was found in an outdoor courtyard Saturday afternoon when the high temperature reached 87 degrees. Coroner Duane Northrup said she may have been outside for as long as three hours.

Source: Answers sought after 78-year-old found dead in nursing home courtyard | News-Gazette.com

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Nursing facilities have a duty to care for the safety of its residents and to protect them from harm. Investigating the cause of death is important because if it is unrelated to being exposed to high temperatures, then no damages will be available. If a vulnerable resident was exposed to temperature extremes and this contributed to her death then a claim for wrongful death may  be pursued.